Michiganders will travel in record numbers for Independence Day. AAA forecasts more than 1.7 million Michigan residents will take at least one trip of 50 miles or more, between Friday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 4. That’s 76,000 more holiday travelers than the previous record high, set last year.
Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group says, “Independence Day weekend appears to be the continuation of what has already been a very strong summer travel season,” she adds, “Although airfares and hotel rates are more expensive than last year, Michigan residents are still eager to travel. So, expect to see congested roads, busy hotels, and long lines at airports and attractions.”
Nationally, travel figures are also expected to set new records. An estimated 50.7 million Americans are forecast to travel for the holiday weekend. That’s nearly 2.1 million more travelers than last year’s holiday and almost 1.8 million more than the previous high, set back in 2019.
